Onteora Mountain House

A beautiful bed and breakfast set in the Catskills. The most breathtaking views from all around the property. The breakfast is also amazing. A hidden gem for sure. Wish they would offer more weekends to stay. A quick drive to Woodstock is a fun thing to do for the day

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely mid-winter retreat here last weekend. The mountain house is perched on the side of the mountain, with amazing views of the valley and the mountains beyond. The whole place had the mountain lodge vibe just right - from the huge fireplace in the main room, to the exposed wooden beams, and yes, a moose head (I think it was moose. Some sort of large deer-like animal). You really do feel isolated, in a good way. Our room had floor-to-ceiling windows where we sat in comfy chairs and whiled away a few hours just reading, sipping tea, and admiring the view. Our room also had an air-flow tub with a window overlooking the same view. There were a few other guests other than ourselves, so it felt like we had the place to ourselves! There's a cozy fire in the fireplace downstairs - if it weren't for COVID I probably would have sat down there instead! There's also a game room downstairs with mini fridges to store food and beverages for later, coffee and tea-making supplies, aa comfy couch, and a selection of games and puzzles. I also discovered a sauna tucked back there. Breakfast was delicious both mornings: the first day we got poached eggs with Canadian bacon, and the second day we got French toast with clouds of real whipped cream and maple syrup. A real treat! All of this served in the spacious dining room with that beautiful view. The staff were friendly and accommodating. One thing that would have made this visit perfect would have been comfy robes, but that's a small thing! I would recommend bringing your own so you can laze around your room in comfort (or visit the sauna downstairs).